Britain · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The 15 best cruises & boat tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich for landmark views, live commentary, open-deck photos, and an easy way to reach London’s historic east end.
“Great!!! Got to see all the places of interest in one ride. The guide was informative but very funny at the same time. We will definitely do this tour again the next time we are in London.”
Cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge for open-deck views, lively commentary, and a low-cost look at London from the Thames.
“The cruise is basically transportation from Westminster Docks to London Bridge. What made the trip special was the staff member who provided narration the whole way. They state they are not professional guides, just the boat crew. They did a better job than some guides we've used. Simple and direct comments about what is on either side of the river, but told in an entertaining way. Well done lads!”
See London by bus, sky, and Thames water with the London Eye, river cruise, and flexible Big Bus sightseeing ticket.
“Took us everywhere we wanted to go. Extended hours would be good.”
Review the Tootbus London hop-on hop-off tour, with open-top buses, three routes, 45 stops, audio guides, walks, and an optional Thames cruise.
“Buses were clean and the staff was friendly. The only frustrating thing was the waiting times could be a bit long, but that's out of the drivers' control since they have to navigate big city traffic.”
Cruise beneath London’s landmarks with lively commentary, covered seating, and an optional London Eye ticket. See Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and more.
“The guide was very good. The boat was comfortable warm and toilet clean.”
Review of London’s Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour, with three routes, Thames cruise, walking tours, evening views, tips, and honest value advice.
“Hop on hop off driving around seeing all the attractions”
Cruise Manchester’s Ship Canal and River Irwell past Old Trafford, MediaCity, Stephenson’s bridge, and industrial landmarks.
“Comfortable boat. Interesting journey fully narrated. Great value for money cocktails!”
See London’s top sights by open-top bus and Thames cruise, with flexible hop-on access, multilingual audio, GPS tracking, and walking tours.
“Best way to see London see all the landmarks and let someone else do the navigating”
Cruise Liverpool’s Mersey, see the Albert Dock and Three Graces, and hear Beatles stories aboard an accessible ferry with hourly sailings.
“occasionally the speaker with the explanations about the buildings cut out so it was hard to hear. other than that, we very much enjoyed the experience.”
Enjoy traditional afternoon tea, scones, and London landmarks on a 90-minute Thames cruise from Tower Pier to Parliament.
“All excellence from all staff and quality of cakes etc. very good value!!”
Review the London Thames hop-on hop-off cruise, with landmark views, witty commentary, Greenwich stops, boat tips, and honest value advice.
“Perfect activity and wonderful customer service! Thank you very much”
Cruise Loch Ness from Clansman Harbour to Urquhart Castle, with sonar, Highland views, onboard commentary, Wi-Fi, and snacks.
“A most enjoyable cruise with our 3 dogs. The staff were very friendly and helpful, 3 dogs were not a problem. The cruise itself was smooth and informative ( although we didn’t get to glimpse Nessie)”
York’s 45-minute River Ouse cruise pairs historic views, live jokes and facts, a heated saloon, and a handy onboard bar.
“very nice cruise for anyone, the site seeing was also good with great, factual commentary.”
See London’s landmarks at sunset on a two-hour Thames cruise with sparkling wine, canapés, live music, and open-air views.
“Magical sunset on the Thames with a guitar player. Definitely check this out.”
Review of Edinburgh’s Three Bridges cruise, with Inchcolm Abbey, seals, puffins, practical tips, pricing, access, and value.
“We were pleasantly surprised that the tour exceeded our expectations. It was only a 1.5 hour ride, but the recorded narrative provided interesting information about the area we were seeing, and the crew made a point of talking to people individually and elaborating on it. Also, it was very windy, and we were worried that it would be a rough ride, but the boat was very stable. It was fun to get out on the water and get a good view of the three bridges from a different perspective.”
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